The Kansas City Chiefs are giving wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown another chance in the upcoming 2025 NFL season. According to reports from NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Brown has re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million. This marks his second consecutive one-year contract with the team, as he initially joined Kansas City under a similar agreement last year.
Injury and Late Return Limited Brown’s Impact in 2024 Season and Playoffs
Brown’s first season with the Chiefs did not go as planned due to a preseason shoulder injury that significantly limited his impact. The injury required surgery and an extended recovery period, delaying his debut until Week 16 of the regular season. As a result, Brown only managed to record nine receptions for 91 yards in the two games he played before the playoffs.
Marquise Brown (NFL)Brown’s late-season return also affected his ability to make a significant contribution in the playoffs. Across three postseason games, including the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded just five catches for 50 yards. Despite his struggles, the Chiefs remain optimistic about his potential and have brought him back to provide the deep-threat speed they initially hoped he would add to their offense.
Chiefs Face Uncertainty at Wide Receiver Amid Free Agency and Injury Concerns
Even with Brown returning, Kansas City has a lot of work to do in building a solid wide receiver corps for Patrick Mahomes in 2025. The team needs to address the wide receiver depth, as multiple key players, including DeAndre Hopkins, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Justin Watson, and Mecole Hardman, are set to become free agents when the new league year begins on March 12.
Further complicating the Chiefs’ wide receiver situation is Rashee Rice’s recovery from a season-ending knee injury. Rice, who was a standout performer for the team, is working his way back from an injury he suffered midway through the 2024 season. With several uncertainties in the receiving group, Kansas City may look to the NFL Draft or free agency to secure more weapons for Mahomes.
